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Statement by the Honourable James Moore, Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages, on the 85th Academy Awards

OTTAWA, Feb. 25, 2013 /CNW/ - Canadians are proud of our artists and
creators who have once again represented our country so well at the
Academy Awards.

Canadians who dedicate themselves to their art are a source of
inspiration and pride. Our Government is pleased to celebrate Canadians
whose outstanding work helps shape our collective identity and
contributes significantly to our national economy.

I would like to applaud this year's Oscar winners:

Best Original Score:

Mychael Danna - Life of Pi

Visual Effects:

Guillaume Rocheron - Life of Pi

Best Production Design:

Jim Erickson - Lincoln

I would also like to congratulate all Canadians honoured at the 85th Academy Awards as nominees in several categories.

Congratulations are also in order to Doug James, a Canadian software
developer who was one of the first Academy Award winners of the year.
With his three colleagues Nils Thuerey, Theodore Kim, and Markus Gross,
he won a Technical Achievement Award for developing the Wavelet
Turbulence software.

I congratulate this year's Canadian nominees and winners as they
distinguish themselves on the world stage and strengthen our country's
reputation for cinematic excellence.

SOURCE: Canadian Heritage

For further information:

Sébastien Gariépy Press Secretary Office of the Minister of Canadian Heritage and Official Languages 819-997-7788